Water Surface Management Intern (Summer 2027)

Here's the Role:

Do you enjoy the Lakes, have excellent people skills, and thrive at building relationships? Does splitting your work week, between the office and outdoors on the Highland Lakes, interest you?

LCRA Water Surface Management (WSM) Team is seeking a collaborative and customer-focused Intern to to assist in the implementation of WSM Standards and Ordinances to provide safety and access on our beautiful lakes while also maintaining their pristine water quality.

If you are ready to start your career and enhance the lives of the Central Texans we serve by protecting our lakes, then we want you to apply!

How You’ll Contribute:

• Assist with implementation and administration of various water surface management programs, such as the Highland Lakes Marina Ordinance (HLMO) and Highland Lakes Residential Dock Safety Standards Program (RDSP)
• Assist staff in conducting inspections of marinas and docks.
• Learn to perform technical construction plan reviews and gain knowledge and experience with electrical, fuel and wastewater systems in a marine environment.
• Provide basic guidance on WSM permitting and support tracking and coordination of permitting activities.
• Coordinate billing and fee changes for annual marina permit fees with appropriate internal billing resources.
• Assist in records retention, auditing and archiving of permits
• Coordinate and work with staff on special projects

How You’re Qualified:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent.
• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited university/college program in freshman year or has completed freshman year and will be starting sophomore year.

How We’ll Support You:

Meaningful, hands-on experience, mentorship from industry leaders, and competitive pay, plus access to perks like a 401(k) and EAP.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

• LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.
• LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or email [email protected]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.